Seasonal Tree Harvester/Operators
(Forestry, Logging & Mill Operations)
Seasonal
Chilcotin Holidays
Gold Bridge, British Columbia, Canada
Location: Gold Bridge BC with adjoining forests.
Languages: Basic English, ability to understand verbal commands.
Education: Experience or Training Certificate in Forestry/Arboriculture.
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate;
First Aid Certificate;
Heavy Equipment Operator Trade Certification
*will train the successful applicant if necessary
Experience
1 year to less than 3 years / Education can substitute for Experience
Equipment and Machinery Experience:
Log processor; Shortwood harvester; Chain-saw operation
Additional Skills: Clean up landing areas at logging sites;
Assist other logging and forestry workers.
Own Tools/Equipment:
Safety equipment/gear;
Steel-toed safety boots;
Hard hat;
Safety glasses/goggles;
Gloves;
Ear plugs
Work Site
Environment: Outdoors
Transportation/Travel Information Willing to travel; Valid driver's licence
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Manual dexterity; Attention to detail; Hand-eye co-ordination;
Combination of sitting,standing, walking;
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Work Location Information:
Rural area; Staff accommodation available;
Remote location Personal Suitability Team player;
Mechanical Harvester and Forwarder Operators
Specific Skills:
Assess site and terrain and manage equipment to perform a combination of felling, slashing, bucking, bunching and forwarding operations
Operate a variety of machines which perform a combination of slashing, bucking, chipping, sorting and loading logs or trees.
Nota Bene: Position is for five months. 3 positions, including one worker to be Team Lead.
Domestic or Overseas experience in tree harvesting, agriculture, civil engineering welcome.
Compensation
$23.00/Hourly